A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3134211 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3135600 epoch_slot_no: 3600 block_no: 3134064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2019-09-19 17:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb027baa361660eb72a2e351b33daaf4c695527905b8177d3f64cd3b2aa131133Block Operator
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